{"product_id":"antique-french-folding-chair-19th-century-veronique","title":"Pair of antique French folding chair 19th century | Veronique","description":"\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAntique French Folding Garden Chairs | Pair | Veronique\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFull of beautifully timeworn character, \u003cstrong\u003eVeronique\u003c\/strong\u003e is a pair of antique French folding garden chairs dating to the early 20th century, approximately \u003cstrong\u003ecirca 1900–1930\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eCrafted from iron, each chair features an elegant scrolling back, slender folding frame and an unusual articulated seat formed from linked metal strips. Originally designed to be easily folded and stored, chairs of this style would traditionally have been used on French terraces, in gardens, cafés and orangeries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhat makes Veronique especially appealing is the extraordinary original surface. Layers of historic paint have naturally worn, cracked and flaked over many decades, revealing muted cream, grey and traces of green alongside areas of gently oxidised iron. This richly aged patina gives the pair an authenticity and decorative quality that simply cannot be recreated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eTheir delicate proportions and sculptural silhouettes make them wonderful decorative garden chairs, whether positioned on a terrace, beside a garden table, in a conservatory or simply used to introduce a little French character to an interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis is an imperfect antique item with distressed and flaking paintwork, these chairs could be fully restored or enjoyed as they are in their gloriously imperfect state.  One link in the foldiing section of the chair is broken as seen in the final image. This does not affect the strenth of the chair. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVeronique is sold as a pair.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 85cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 35cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeat:\u003c\/strong\u003e 33 × 33cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003ePlease Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThese are genuine antique chairs and their considerable age is very much part of their charm. Extensive areas of peeling and flaking paint, surface rust, oxidisation, marks, wear and irregularities should be expected and celebrated as part of their history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAs antique folding chairs, we recommend treating Veronique primarily as decorative or occasional seating rather than everyday dining chairs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Home Barn","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58752122683656,"sku":"58752122683656","price":995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/8405\/6584\/files\/IMG_3055.jpg?v=1789570999","url":"https:\/\/homebarnshop.co.uk\/products\/antique-french-folding-chair-19th-century-veronique","provider":"Home Barn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}